경상도
Gyeongsang food
Sashimi culture, hearty stews, and a salt-forward palate.
Sea and spice
Busan’s markets and Daegu’s reputation for heat sit in the same region with different accents. Salted fish, milmyeon, and aggressive seasoning show up more than in Seoul’s milder restaurant Korean. Use this when a Busan stew tastes “stronger” — it is regional, not a mistake.